Training for Mountain Biking by Will Peveler - 9781538139561

Training for Mountain BikingA Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete\nAuthor(s): Will Peveler\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, United States\nImprint: Rowman & Littlefield\nISBN-13: 9781538139561, 978-1538139561\nSynopsis\nMountain biking pushes athletes to their limits, racing over rough terrain across the country. But as popular as mountain biking races are, there are few resources to help mountain bikers who want to compete. Training for Mountain Biking: A Practical Guide for the Busy Athlete provides elite-level instruction for the non-professional athlete, from beginning to experienced racers. Topics covered in this book include:\n\nSelecting and maintaining equipmentDeveloping a training planStrength and conditioningDeveloping a sound and safe nutrition planCommon injuries and injury preventionPreparing for competitions\nMost mountain bikers must be able to effectively balance strength and conditioning workouts, biking workouts, family, work, and recov.